About Us
Chabad Sunset Park is a welcoming and inclusive community where Jewish life and culture is celebrated in meaningful ways.
We create engaging Jewish experiences open to all—regardless of background, affiliation, or level of observance—fostering community, connection, and a sense of belonging.
Through Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, engaging learning opportunities, and community initiatives, we help people feel connected to their their Jewish heritage in meaningful ways. All of our programs and events take place in a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment.
We hope you’ll join us soon!
Meet The Directors
Rabbi Yanky, Chana & Chava Hecht
Chana was born and raised in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, where she helped establish a flourishing Jewish community. Throughout her life she co-directed community programs, including Spreading Smiles—a leading social service for seniors—and has held leadership roles in multiple Jewish day camps across the U.S.
Yanky was born and raised in Park Slope and has been involved in organizing educational and social programs across the globe, including in Mexico, Spain, Belgium, Israel, and Italy.
Together with their beautiful baby Chava, Chana and Yanky moved to Sunset Park, eager to have an open and inviting home welcoming all Jews—regardless of affiliation, background, or level of observance. They both enjoy playing guitar and hiking, and love meeting new people, making meaningful connections, and helping those in need.
In addition to co-directing Chabad of Sunset Park, Yanky serves as the program coordinator of the Jewish Released Time Program, which provides Jewish education to children attending public schools throughout NYC. Yanky received his rabbinical ordination from the West Coast Rabbinical Seminary in Los Angeles, California, in 2019.